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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
Railroads.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD,
On and after Sunday, Jan. 30th, 1887, trains
will run as follows: (Standard Time.)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at Is m
Bedingfon %, Falling Waters IS, williams
port Station7 A. Hagerstown s 10, Chambers
burg 05, Carlisle 10 20. arrive at Harrisg II Is
Phila. 3 Is pm.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsburr at
05 pm. Bedington Il, Failing Waters 325 VIII
Transport Station 81, HagerstoWn 20, Cham
bersburg So, Carlisle Is arrive at Harrisburg
at 90,
WESTWARD.
N. O. Express leaves Harrisburg at so s..
m, Carlisle 80, Chambersburg 8 40, arrives at
Hagerstown at 10 q, Williamsport Station 10
e, Failing Waters 10 So, Bedington ii OIL, Mar
tinsburg II Is.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at II IS q m, Carlisle
~ IS. Chambersburg l 45, arrive at Hagerstown
at IS, Williamsport Station So. Falling Wa
tiers %, Bedington II, Martinsburg 3 so.
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg at 8 40, Car
Isle Is, Chambersburg 80, HagerEtown Is,
Williamsport Station so, Falling Waters I 10,
Bedington 20. arrives at Martinsburg740 pm.
w. A. GARD. Agt. J.. f. BOYD, Supt.
II. A. RIDDLE. General Passenger Agt
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
VIZ EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

Time Table in effect June 10. 1888. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. EASTWARD.
Leave Martinsburg, &C. v. r. R. Z Is m,
Hagerstown GOA m, ar Mechanistown 90S,
Frederick IS, York II IS, Westminster 10 Is,
baltimore IL As a m.
Leave Hagerstown for Baltimore 7 90 q m--2
80 p m, for Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and
Shippensburg 45-1l 90 m and I 90 p m.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore 40 m, Westminster so,
fredericksburg 81 o IN, arrive Hagerstown I
As, Martinsburg ii 25 m.
Leave Baltimore 90 a m and 4 90 p m. arrive
Hagerstown IL 10 and 10 m. Leave Ship
pensburg 10 o MI Is and 2 50 pm, Cham ers-
45 O NIL 48 and Is p m, Waynesbero . 25 a
m, q and q p m. arrive Hagerstown $50 a
m, 3 Is and 5 90 p m.
Il. H. GRISWOLD, ]. NJ. HOOD, B
General Ticket Agent. Genl Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
AND BALTIMORE R. R

Change of schedule June 18th, 1886.
Trains from Pittsburg, New York, Philadel-
phia, make connection at Hillen Station, Bal
timore, at IS m, and p m, through cars.
for Hanover and Gettysburg and points on
Hanover Junction road, Frederick Division
Penn. r. r.. East Berlin Branch, and Gettys-
burg and Harrisburg road.
Trains for Baltimore. Washington, Pittsburg,
Philadelphia. New York, and points on all
p m, connecting at Hanover for points on
Frederick Division Penn. r r, and branch OF
Northern Central r r, and at Emory Grove
for points on w. NJ. r r.
Trains on c. V. r. X. connect at Carlisle
with the Gettysburg and Harrisburg r. r.
Passengers to and from Washington will
CHI snge cars at Union Depot. Baltimore.
II. ID. SCOTT, Agent, JOSEPH LEIB, Agent
Gettysburg, Pa. Hanover, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
PAIR OF MULES
FoR SALE /!
HORNER,s TAR SALVE.

HORNER,S TAR SALVE has been in use
for One Hundred Years, but has been confined
to few pc rsons, and its value was never ex-
tended beyond a few ancient families. Re.
Gently the Receipt was purchased from an es-
teemed and venerable old lady by the present
proprietors and manufacturers, who desire TO
send its healing influence to q broad field of
labor, TO be blessed by thousands and millions.
The undersigned are sole proprietors and
manufacturers and use a trade mark. The
public may be assured we will use In the man
ufacture OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

According to the statement ,a ~
Gen. Black, Pension Comml ssh ~,
there are from $1,000 to 2O,OOV g If
Union Soldiers in the almsnouSts. as,,
the country who would have Toe. 1oe5
benefited by the Pension BIN Se''
BY the President last week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
-HORNER's TAR sALVE-

nothing but the best and purest ingredients.
carefully prepared, thereby offering q strictly
pure and reliable Salve and If directions are
faithfully followed, 1t will accomplish all we
claim for It, The Salve has been used for
years by many of our best citizens. who have
tested 1t with most gratifying results. We
can conscientlously offer and recommend
Horner's Tar SAlve to the public assul Ing the
afilcted benefit and blessing by Its efficacy.
We invite all suffering with Local Ailments
70 write us for testimonials, etc.
Remember. HORNER'S TAR SALVE. Ask
YOUR Druggist or Merchant for 1t or order
direct from Manufacturers. Trade Mark on
and Directions with each box. Take no other.
PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. Syya
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
GREAT STATESMEN

A visitor to one of our schools asked
the scholars to name the leading West
Virginia Statesmen.
A concert of voices called out the
names of Pitzer, Gettinger, Wilson,
Lamar and others.
"Very good" said the visitor.
&" All these gentlemen are from your
end of the State; what acts of states
manship are credited to Them"
The scholars looked confused and a
few stammered out they "don't
know"
"Be comforted, my children" said
the gentleman, 81 don't know, eth
en-"
Just then little girl to whom the
schoolmaster had whispered some
thing, stood up and raised her hand.
"Do you know any MORE" asked
the visitor.
"Yes-Johnson N. Camden"
&" What great act did he perform 2"
"He built railroads."
"How do railroads concern states
manship?"
"They reduce taxes, pay the State
debts, and make the people rich"
+" Have West Virginia's debts and
taxes been reduced 2"
81 don't know"
Another hand goes up.
Well, my little man, what have
you to say 2"
"Its an exception to the rule
Camden became richer, the people
poorer and the State deeper in debt ;
my father read the auditors report
to my mother yesterday evening"
"That will do, my children; you
are bright scholars, and worthy of
your teacher and parents. 1 must
take the train consulting his watch
for Charleston, so you are dismissed"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

The Ohio legislature has removed
every barrier that separated the
whites from the blacks. Not only
are separate schools abolished, but
intermarrying is permissible. The
color line literally obliterated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

Before Willie ks cousin Bertha
arrived at his home with her par
ents on summer visit his mother
had told him to observe how grace.
full and polite her manners were,
especially at the table. When she
came Willie observed her, therefore,
with admiring interest. One day
his mother said: ado you see how
nicely Bertha conducts herself,
Willie 2" "Yes, mamma" "Don't
you think her manners are rather
better than yours ~ "Yes, mamma;
/ guess l know why" "Why is it,
my dearW Probably Bertha has
been better brought up than l have ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

They we're old friends and hap
py sweethearts in their younger
days. There was silver in her hair
and snow on his, and they sat talking
OF old times when they were young.
They did not say how many years
ago the adventures happened.
They did not speak of dates. 1t
was when we were young" Their
first meeting, their first quarrel, their
last kiss, their last quarrel were all
gone over. Perhaps they both
warmed a little over the recollections.
At last he said Gay, Jennie, an
| haze ma loved anybody since you.
I've never forgotten you." "John,''
she said, with little moistening OF
the eye, "you're Just as big leear is
ever, an 1 believe ye jist the same"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

A free delivery system will douOn n
less be established in Hagefs1o"n
soon. Elk Governor Hamilton's ~ -
will go to Bavaria in the capac''! y
secretary to Consul Mealey.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

DIR. McGlynn's friends now think
that he will be reinstated in st. Ste
phen's Church.
Revenue officers seized the con.
tents of the Wholesale liquor house
Off. S. Mccormick u Co., at Des
Moines, La. Charges OF illicit COM
pounding led to the seizure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
Chrisfiansburg Notes.

lNlftlhi ttltEt atu W tliV A'ioPlAt'n+l
CHRIsTIANsBURG, Va, December 10
A case involving large of money
and many intricate points Of law is now
in progress in the Roanoke Court-that
of the creditors of the Shenandoah Val
ley railroad to determine the priority Of
liens. Judge Waller 4. Staples, who
has been here for moro than a week, is
the counsel OF Mr. Clarence Clark, of
Philadelphia, who has more than one
million and a half dollars in the second
mortgage bonds, besides holding stock
in other bonds amounting possibly to as
much more.
Mrs. Kitty Jones, Of New River, con-
noctad With many of the prominent tami-
lies in the comfy and widow of the late
Richard p. Jones, is critically i'll at her
residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
RItm SCENE IN A BARBER.snor.
Borrowed an Overcoat and Forgotsfo
Return If-A Beautiful Ser
ufaa &c
Eas adopted.
11fottrpa1
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
DANvuLE, December ia farmer
from the Old North State stepped into
barber-shop to-day in North Danyille and
had his hair cut. On being informed OF
tue charges he wanted TO know what he
would be allowed for the cutoff hair.
When told not cent he pulled out a
faded cotton handkerchief, gathered up
the cut OF locks, and left, remarking
lyon city fellows can't get rich Oil OF a
North Carolina farmer"
A young man of genteel appearance
stopped at a boarding house IN North
Danville Saturday night, and on Sunday
night about train time borrowed new
overcoat from one OF the boarders on
the plea of visiting this city. The
stranger has failed to return, and Mr..
Richard Mills is minus a nice overcoat
The stranger is no doubt on his way to
Florida for his health.
An important meeting of ministers
and lay members Of Roanoke Baptist
Association will be held at the Baptist
church, this city, Thursday next.
John Beavers, who was on bail TO APP
pear at Pittsylvania County Court, but
who forfeited his bond. has been arrest
ed and lodged in Danvllle jail.
Two young negro boys engaged IN
terrific rock battle on one of the princi-
pal streets here to-day, and when arrest
ed were as bloody as slaughtered hogs.
A beautiful and unique service was
rendered at the First Baptist church
Sunday afternoon by the Sunbeams, a
little society connected with that church.
After singing by the children and the
rendering alternately and effectively the
verses in Luke giving an account OF the
nativity and the song of the angels, DIR.
Eager, the pastor, made a talk, giving
an account of Christmas in Mexico and
in Rome. An Offering was then made to
send the Gospel to these lands. Night
was closing in when the benediction was
pronounced. The beautiful service was
arranged by Miss Fannie Harrison and
Mrs. Burch, under whose leadership the
Sunbeams are doing a good work.
North Danville is to have tribe OF
Improve Order of Red Men.
Tobacco sales in this city will be sus-
pended on December Odd and resume
January 3D..
The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth
Worsham took place yesterday from the
Methodist church, and was largely at
tended.
Roman Eagle Lodge of Masons hes
issued beautiful Christmas SOUrenjr
folder containing the names of all its
members. a roll of the lodge to date, to-
gether with q list of those who have died
since the chartering of the lodge, in
1920.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
Lamar's Appointment.

10y leleEIapu 10 the Dl7hdiNh'I
WASHINGTON, December 19.-Senator
Edmunds, chairman Of the Judiciary
Committee, who wishes TO leave to-mor-
row for the South, determined late yes
terday to have a meeting of his commit
tee this morning, and issued a call at
once. All the members but Senator
Evarts, who is out of town, were pres
ent. The nomination of Mr.. Lamar was
taken up and his political record was
discussed. Senator Pugh appeared as
the foremost champion of the nominee,
addressing his colleagues at considerable
length in justification of Mr.. Lamar's
past course. The hour for the meeting
of the Senate arrived before the subject
had been exhausted, and its further con-
sideration was postponed till after the
holiday recess. The nomination was re-
ferred to subcommittee consisting of
Messrs. Edmunds, Hoar, and Pugh.
The nomination Of Mr.. Villas was not
reached
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
Signs of Christn as.

The business streets are beginning to
wear an uncommonly animated and busy
look. the store windows are being dressed
in the proprietors' best style, and the
shops are becoming filed with shoppers.
These things signify the rapid approach
of Christmas, as we'll as the unusual sale
of large, capacious stockings for mantle
purposes. While the women are buying
their stock OF fancy articles for Christ
mas presents the men seldom forget to
Law IN a sufficient abundance of liquid
hospitality.
The ornamentation of the churches
that observe Christmas began yesterday.
The task is usually performed by the
ladies' Of the congregations, and this
wear the decorations promise to be more
than usually snowy, especially at st.
Paul's and the Monumental. And some
fine music may be expected from the
Catholic aud Episcopal choirs, which
have been industriOusly rehearsing their
carols for several weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
ssop-hceper Found Dead AFTER
Befpg Missing Aeyerai DAVIS.

ta'k WtsstbG NfNftaI DAYS.
Coroner TAYLOR was yesterday called
upon 10 view the body OF Charles Per-
kins, colored man about forty years Of
age, who was lying dead in bedin the store
No. COS east Clay street. Deceased was the
proprietor of a small establishment, where
4e sold groceries, cakes, candies, and
general merchandise, and was quite
thrifty and prosperous for one in his sta
ton OF ife As far as positively known,
he was last seen alive on Wednesday, but
as he was in the habit of closing up his
store and abscntlng himself for many
hours If not days ut a time, the fact that
his door was closed and he could nowhere
be seen attracted no particular attention
until yesterday, when the neighbors con-
cluded that there must be something
wrong, and they reported the matter to
the police, who broke open the door and
found Perkins dead.
Deceased slept on bed placed in
corner behind the counter, and at the
foot of the bed was a charcoal furnace,
with a quantity of ashes and piece OF
unburned coal in it, The indications
were that deceased had died from the
carbonic-acid gas from the furnace.
This. however, DR.. Taylor would not
undertake TO say positively. Deceased
may have died from some other cause,
but there were no signs of foul play,
and $5l.57 in money was found in the
store.
Very little indeed is known of the his
tory of Perkins, and if he has any kin
bred they have not vet come forward
and announced the fact.
The Coroner will to-day have the body
buried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
THE ELLIs.HoUsTON CONTEST.
The Committee to Refer IL TO the
senate.

senate.
The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections met yesterday afternoon
TO further consider the Ellis Houston
case Houston (Republican) fills the
seat in the Senate from the Fourth (Roa-
noke) district, and Ellis, who was the
Democratic candidate, now desires TO
contest Houston's right to hold it. The
primary question involved, and the one
TO which the committee has thus far
given its entire attention, is whether
the statutory provision that notice
of contest shall be served within ten days
after the election can be avoided under
any circumstances. Counsel for both
sides were present, and the law bearing
on the subject was fully argued. Mr..
Gibson (of Penn, Cooke & Gibson). OF
Roanoke, appeared for Mr.. Houston, and
b. b. Mumford, Esq, of this city, for
MIR. Ellis. Both gentlemen have other
counsel III Roanoke, who will attend to
the case there if it is decided to make
the contest.
The committee, after being in session
for several hours and giving counsel full
hearing and the case careful considera-
ton, voted five to five on the PROPOSE
ton to bold the contest Messrs. Jones
and Blackstone voted with the Republic
cans.
The question being a strictly legal one,
these gentlemen voted according to their
construction of the law. The vote having
resulted as stated above, the matter will
be referred back to the Senate for that
body to decide whether the statutory
provision can be waived and to instruct
the committee whether or not the con-
test shall be proceeded with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20

Mr.. Barbour and General Malone TO
be EuiOgfzed To-Day.


The two houses each In its own hall
will proceed to-day TO vote for United
States senator. The two nominees are
Mr. Barbour and General Malone. In
the Senate Mr.. Koiner will place Mr..
Barbour in nomination ; in the House
Mr. Anderson, of Rockbridge, will dis
charge the like duty. There will be
quite u number of secOnding speeches.
The following are the provisions of
the revised statutes of the United States
governing the election Of senators:
Section II. Tho Legislature Of each State
which is chosen next preceding the expiration OF
the time for which any senator Was elected 70
represent such State in Congress shall, on the
second Tuesday after the meeting and organiza-
ton thereof. proceed 10 elect senator IN Con-
gress.
Section Is. such election shall be conducted in
the following manner: Zach house shall openly,
by uird-u 0ce vote Of each member present namo
one person for senator ia Congress from such
State, and the name Of the person so voted Tor
who receives a majority of the whole number Of
votes cast In each house shall be entered on The
journal Of that house by the CLERK or Secretary
thereof: or. II either house fails u give such
majority 10 any person on that day. the TACT SHAH
bc entered on the Journal.
At " o'clock meridian Of the day following
that on which proceedings are required 10 take
place as aforesaid the members OF the Two
houses shall convene in Joint assembly and the
Journal Of each house shall then be read, and II
the same person has received a majority OF all
the votes IN each house no snail be declared duly
elected senator. BUTT the same person has not
received a majority OF the votes IA eafh mousse,
or II either house has failed 10 take proceedings
as required by this section, the Joint assembly
shall hen proceed 10 choose by viva-yoce vote
Of each member present a person for senator.
and the person who receives a majority OF all the
votes ~ the Joint assembly, majority Of all the
members elected 10 both houses being present
and voting, shall be declared duly elected. II
no person receives such majority on the hrst
dav the Joint assembly shall meet at ~ O'Clock
meridian Of each succs eding day during the
session OF the Legislature, aud shall take at
least one vote until a senator Is elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
Tie theatre Lost Night.

The melodrama "Shadows of Great
CITY" was presented at the Theatre last
night with great success. The piece Is
written in five acts, and the scenes are
laid in and about New York city. The
stage effects, which include inside views
of a pawnbroker's shop. the penitentiary
on Blackwell's island, New York MIL
lopaire's mansion, aud a Harlern-river
boat house, with the river thrown in, are
all fine, and can be appreciated fully by
those who enjoy the intricacies OF double
sets and revolving scenes.
The company is OF good quality, Mr..
George r. Edeson as jim Farren being
very clever, and Miss Annie Ward Tiffany
as Biddy Roman equal to the character.
The piece will be repeated tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20

Malone in Richmond.

Among the passengers on the SOB
train from the South last night was
General Malone, who was an route to
New York. Many of his party followers
in the Legislature knowing that he would
be on the train were at the depot to
see and chat with him during the fifteen
minutes that he was in the city. Know
ing ones said last night that the Gene
rails few minutes stop i'll Richmond had
no political significance whatever, but
the probability is that he gave his views
on the Royal debt question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20

western lower and dull; No winter red, spdI
ste ASKED: January. sfiss64ke.: fcbrinrys
~ as7c.: May. e2jsae24c. Corn-soathefs
Grmer and active; white and yellow, 9.soc.
western easier: mixed. spot. new. A4at'sc;
January. b5aj5Hc. February. 8Hc bsd steam
er, 53a5tc. Oa;s 1rm. with fairly active defnsoa,
southern and Pennsylvania, 3is37c.; western
white. Sse40c.: western mixed 36sSsc. Rye brm
at efag6c. Hay easy and quiet: prime 10 choice
western, f3asifhO. Provisions steady and quiet:
Mess-pork. $3.50. MISUNDERSTANDING and
clear-rib sides (pscsed), N and g.. Bacon
shoulders. 7kashc. clear-riD sides. sHc hams.
i2ai2Ac. Lard-Refned, SIC. Butter nrm:
western packed, 2Oa2jc. creamery. 26s3ic Eggs
firm; fresh sssesc. lined, iSsisc. Petroleum
higher: refined, nc. Coffee eiosdy: hio car
goes, ordinary 10 fair. ishai9c. Sugar steady;
A soft, &C.. copper-renned higher and active. ia
1sc. Whiskey quiet al ti.Iiafl.iS. Freights 70
Liverpool per steamer dull: cotton, 7s. I'd;
-four. Is. 3d.; graln.41sa4td.
CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Decem Der i9--Flour quiet and steady
No. spring wheat, 751sa7sZc.; No red. nc.
No. 2 corn. sc. No. oats. 3ic. MeseNpork. fi5a
$3.50. lard, s7.ssass. 90 short-rib sides loossl,
f7.sOhs71a DrY-salted shoulders (Doxed,. saDs
IS. WhisEey, fi.i0
Leading futures ranged:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-20
The Blair Educational Bill.

lBy telegraph 10 inc Di5patcn.l
WASHINGTON, December 19.--The
Blair educational bill, reported TO the
Senate to-day, received the unanimous
endorsement of the Committee on Edu-
cation and contains but one slight
change from the bill as it passed the
Senate last session. 1t provides for a
total appropriation of $40, 900, 900 to be
expended in eight years. The report
accompanying the bill, among other
things, says:
Although the committee believe no measure
OF greater, II there be any Of equal importance,
will engage the attention Of the Senate, they
have not deemed 1t necessary 10 enter upon a
general discussion Of the bill. or b enlarge upon
the serious nature Of the public emergency viii IA
requires its enactment tLe mea-
sure was devised and has been pressed 20 secure
the removal Of alarming and increasing hiite-
racy and lis Daneful consequences, aod not as a
means Of expanding surplus revenues, although
their existence removes al excuse Tor the fall
ure % pass Il. The bill vas proposed before tho
large surplus existed II should become a law,
even if additional taxation we're necessary. q,
niteracy grows with the country and keeps
fun pace with IFS Increase In population. The
increase OF population adds continually 20 the
number who require attention. while the means
Of education are not and cannot aud therefore
viii not be provided without temporary assist
ance from The funds OF the nation. The tenn
pOrary aid proposed Ia the bill should have been
given at once upon the close OF the war. 10 be-
stow II now IL but 20 provide lOng-defercd OBJ
legation. the neglect OF which has already great
iy enhanced grave perils 10 the nation Who, y
asks shall estimate the evil consequences which
viii befall VS. from continuance OF that low
and unfortunate motherhood which. under the
influence OF uliteracy aud Ignorance, Is now
bearing one fourth OF the children OF the repub-
lief II there can DO no sentiment OF PATRIOTISM
which can stir US 70 action. the instinct Of self,
the preservation which confers n certain degree
OF wisdom upon even bruies, ought not longer 10
be outraged by our suicidal delay